Future XBLA/XBLIG Game Reviews

In the process of contacting developers about their games I was able to secure two codes for titles that are currently in the works, and will be released in the months to come. One of those titles was for an XBLIG, or possible XBLA game called 'The Bridge' by Hypercubegames. It has a unique artistic quality about it as well as some gameplay mechanics I haven't seen in the games of today.

The second game is from an equally impressive space shooter XBLIG title called 'Orbitron: Revolution'. Matthew Leigh of FireBaseIndustries (the developer behind the game) informed me that they are currently working on a release date. Once I get the codes for these two titles I'll be getting those reviews out to you as well.

NEW Reviews On the Way ...

Recently I got in touch with some XBLIG developers about getting a review code for their game. So far I've got 3 titles on the way - mancebo360's 'Zombies Ruined My Day', solmonus' 'When Maiden's Attack', & sosodevgames' 'Fluffy: Operation Overkill'. As soon as they arrive I'll be getting those reviews out to you guys. In the meantime mancebo360 gave me a review code for his 2010 XBLIG title 'Mechanoid Army' so I'll be working on that. Mancebo360 also told me that he expected 'Zombies Ruined My Day' to come out later this year. Thanks for visiting everyone!

Lucha Fury Developer's Studio Shut Down & Code Giveaway

Recently I was privelaged enough to get a review code for the XBLA title 'Lucha Fury' from Andy M. at xblaratings. I finished the review for him recently, and ended up summing the game up as being a 9 out of 10. I thought it was very deserving of such a rating despite my issues with the in-game stun effects. I was contacted by the developer today with some rather sad news that his studio was shutting down. He didn't give details other than this will be his last game. He did mention that he had read my review at xblaratings.com, and told me he was glad I enjoyed it. He told me that reviewers failed to mention the multiplayer, and co-op that was the main focal point when it came to humor in the game. I unfortunately was one of those reviewers. My only excuse for that is I had no one to share the experience with. I definitely missed out on that. In future reviews I hope I can find someone to do multiplayer with. I think Lucha Fury's developer deserved some reviews with every detail of the game mentioned. It's truly sad when a studio that produces a quality game title such as this has to shut down. My apology goes out the the developer.I'm definitely sorry for not being able to cover the multiplayer aspect of the game.

Righteous Axe (XBLIG): "A Space Shooter That Pays Homage to Heavy Metal"

Recently Microsoft was kind enough to reward me with some extra points. I immediately took the opportunity to invest in a couple of XBLIG titles that included SoftwareByEugene's indie space shooter 'Righteous Axe. Being the heavy metal, and shmup shooter fanatic that I am I was very interested in picking up the game. The trailer I watched showed off hot babes rocking heavy metal style with electric guitars. What's not to like about that?

Bloody Checkers (XBLIG): "A Bloody Good Time"

When I first caught a glimpse of this game I had no idea what to expect. I did watch the game trailer which definitely sparked my curiosity. After brief consideration I sought the developers approval to do the review. He accepted my request and granted me a code. After acquiring the code from him I immeditely turned on my Xbox 360 to redeem it. I was so anxious to see what this game was all about. During my childhood I used to pass my time by playing checkers with friends, and family. I was looking forward to the nostalgic gaming experience even if it was in video game form. Needless to say I was extremely excited to play a version of checkers that payed tribute to the RPG genre, and the bloody video game carnage I've grown to love.